Saturday, 12 April 2025

Author: Martin Yee

Padungan: Where the old meets the new

PADUNGAN may not hold the title of Kuching’s oldest street – that distinction belongs to Gambier Street or Main Bazaar – but this century-old township remains one of the city’s most iconic and dynamic areas. A walk through Padungan is like stepping into a time machine that blends nostalgia with

Debate over Plant Seeds Bill impending: Local farmers face seed sharing ban

KUCHING: If passed in Parliament, the Plant Seeds Quality Bill which will be debated will have repercussions, particularly in the context of Sarawak farmers as it places restrictions and bans the sharing of seeds. If the Bill is passed, it will render the sharing of seeds among local farmers illegal

Siniawan: Revisiting a town time once forgot

SINIAWAN: The story of Siniawan as a town which was incredibly transformed into a tourist destination is almost like a lesson for every town to evaluate to achieve their potential in development and tourism. Located about 35 km from Kuching, the once sleepy hollow has made waves in the last

National Jombola Clinic held in Kuching to promote new sport

KUCHING: A total of 30 participants attended the National Jombola Clinic at the Jabatan Belia dan Sukan here from Oct 5-6. The event, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysia Jombola Association and the Sarawak Jombola Association, aimed to introduce the new sport

Revival of Borneo Games, once dubbed Borneo Olympics・ sparks excitement

KUCHING: The proposed revival of the Borneo Games by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has generated excitement, especially among the older generation who witnessed the fierce competitions decades ago. Many older athletes and fans recall the intense rivalry between teams like Sarawak, Sabah, and, to a

Divers make the leap to national team

KUCHING: National diving technical director Bryan Nickson Lomas visited the capital city during the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 with a specific mission: to scout for potential recruits for the 10m platform event. He left satisfied with his findings. Malaysia has a dearth of 10m platform divers due to the event’s

Jonah Chang Rigan’s record-breaking win shows Sarawak’s prowess in throwing events

KUCHING: Jonah Chang Rigan’s triple gold win, including setting a new national record in shot put, underscores Sarawak’s dominance in the throwing events at the recent competitions. Despite challenges in other track and field events, Sarawak’s athletics team showed potential, particularly in the throws. While Sarawak won five gold medals—a

Jack of all trades with a penchant for adventure

KUCHING: Alex Stmrock Wong lives in a different world. A world where he spends most of his life seeking adventures, travelling and doing things that ordinary people may not even attempt. Travel, he admitted, was his first love but he has also engaged in sports, dabbled in music and other

Athletics: Jonah’s historic third gold triumph

KUCHING: Jonah Chang Rigan made history by winning the hammer throw event, securing his third gold in the throwing events. Sarawak’s total medal count now stands at one gold and two bronzes in the Sukma athletics competitions held at Sarawak Stadium. With the latest medal haul on the final day,

Athletics: Hammer throw reign comes crashing

KUCHING: Sarawak’s reign in the women’s hammer throw event has come to an end, missing the services of Grace Wong Xiu Mei, who once dominated in four SUKMA events in the hammer throw. In the women’s hammer throw event, Sarawak only managed to secure a bronze through Alena Thipong, who